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Celebrating 50 years! Just north of the town of Napa, where the valley’s earliest vineyards were planted in the 1800s, is Trefethen Family Vineyards. Their historic wooden winery, built in 1886, stands sentinel over vast plantings of perfectly trellised grapevines. Gene and Katie Trefethen purchased this old winery and the surrounding vineyards in 1968. The winery was in a state of disrepair and their son John and his bride, Janet, took the challenge of restoring the old winery to become one of Napa’s foremost wine producers. In 1973, Trefethen released their first commercial wine. True to the family’s vision of creating an acclaimed wine estate, they have grown every grape for every bottle of Trefethen. Today, the Trefethen family’s third generation, Lorenzo and Hailey, assist their parents in continuing the family tradition of passion for the land, its people, and the art of crafting exceptional Napa Valley wines.
OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at Filoli as acclaimed pianist Steven Lin performs in the estate’s stunning historic setting. Presented in collaboration with Freeman Hindman’s Mountain Meadow: Property from the Estate of Betty and Gordon Moore – a special celebration of the Moores’ life, legacy, and extraordinary collection – this intimate recital blends world-class music with the elegance and history of one of California’s most celebrated estates.
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Festival Napa Valley enriches lives through the power of music. With a focus on youth and education, the Festival offers inspiring programs for students of all backgrounds, tuition-free academies for young artists, and scholarships that nurture the next generation. Through music and wellness initiatives and opportunities for lifelong learning, Festival Napa Valley helps create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community.
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Gaetano Donizetti’s La fille du régiment seems like a grand opera, certainly when you see singers straining to fill a big auditorium. But in Opéra Royal Château de Versailles’s historically informed production, which reached the Festival Napa Valley Stage at Charles Krug Winery on July 18, the show was restored, you might say, to its right size and staged for nimble comedy rather than showstopping vocal moments.
A comprehensive celebration of the vocal arts, the Manetti Shrem Opera Program nurtures the creative careers of some of the world's most talented singers and pianists in a tuition-free summer training program.
Families with young children are invited to enjoy fun, hands-on activities together at the Festival Kids Zone. Located on the Great Lawn at Charles Krug, next to general audience lawn seating, the Festival Kids Zone is a family-friendly space where young audience members can explore their creativity during Festival performances.
The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra takes the stage at this scenic Carneros estate for a program of baroque gems, as well as the Festival’s Opus One Premiere by Forrest Eimold, the 2025 Maria Manetti Shrem Daniel Brewbaker Composer Prizewinner.
Patrons play a vital role in helping Festival Napa Valley fulfill its mission to bring the arts to all. Each Patron Pass includes a tax-deductible donation that helps underwrite free and affordable concerts.
Featuring LMR Jazz Orchestra & DJ Lady Ryan
Joining live music with ​​exceptional food and wine, Festival Napa Valley’s annual signature tasting event celebrates the bounties of Napa Valley, sharing Wine Country’s gracious hospitality with visitors and locals alike. Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans, as well as craft beverages.
Festival Napa Valley presents Disney’s Fantasia (1940) with live orchestral accompaniment by Festival Orchestra Napa. This animated masterpiece brings classical music to life with iconic scenes like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and The Nutcracker Suite, celebrating the magic of animation and music as Disneyland marks its 70th anniversary.
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A top prize winner at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, pianist Steven Lin is earning acclaim as one of the most distinctive artists of his generation. He made his debut with the New York Philharmonic at 13-years-old and has appeared as a soloist with renowned orchestras across the globe.
Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala shattered its fundraising record on July 13, raising an extraordinary $5 million at the sold-out celebration held at Nickel & Nickel winery. Gala Chair Mary Beth Shimmon orchestrated an evening that seamlessly blended world-class entertainment with committed philanthropy, as seven-time Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste delivered a stirring performance against the backdrop of Far Niente’s lush vineyards.
